Burj Al-Arab Tours

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The sail-like silhouette of the Burj Al-Arab has become a symbol of Dubai's opulence and affluence, standing at 1,053 feet (321 meters) as the third-tallest hotel and one of the most luxurious hotels in the United Arab Emirates. Opened in 1999, the landmark boasts plenty of superlatives, including its five-star status.

The BasicsBesides shelling out to stay the night at the Burj Al-Arab, visitors have plenty of other options for viewing and touring the sumptuous landmark, which can be spotted from numerous spots around Dubai. Snap a shot of the soaring Jumeirah Beach hotel jutting out to sea on a city sightseeing tour or on a boat cruise.

To get inside, choose from the hotel's many bars and restaurants available for reservation. The Sahn Eddar Lobby Lounge offers a decadent seven-course afternoon tea service, set to the sounds of live classical music with views of the hotel's amazing atrium, while the 27th-floor Skyview Bar and its floor-to-ceiling glass windows mix cocktails with stellar views over the Dubai skyline and Persian Gulf. Hungry visitors can book a traditional Arabic lunch inside the world's tallest atrium at Al Iwan, or go for a more international menu with views over the city at the 27th-floor Al Muntaha. For a romantic dining experience, book a three-course seafood dinner at Al Mahara, a restaurant with its own floor-to-ceiling aquarium. Tours of Dubai city often include a stop for photos at the Burj Al-Arab, or you can book a tour that includes afternoon tea or lunch at one of the restaurants. For a different take on the views of the UAE city, book a helicopter tour.

Things to Know Before You Go

The hotel is most often admired from the outside; reservations are required to enter, and overnight bookings come with a hefty cost.

How to Get to the Burj Al-ArabOne of the most popular Dubai attractions, the Burj Al-Arab hotel stands on its own island promontory, linked to the mainland by a private bridge—you can't miss it. It can be reached by taxi or Red Line metro via Jumeirah Road.

When to Get ThereEntering the Burj Al-Arab requires reservations, and grabbing cocktails at the Skyview Bar proves the most budget-friendly way to get inside (must be booked in advance).

Dubai's Sky-High Attractions

Although the Burj Al-Arab is known for its height, it technically only has 28 inhabited stories. If it's views you're after, only a visit to the world's tallest building, the nearby Burj Khalifa, will suffice.

Explore Dubai at your own pace on a double-decker, open-top Big Bus Dubai tour. Admire top Dubai attractions including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab and Dubai Creek, and hop on and off at any of the stops on the City and Beach tour and on the Marina tour, to visit souks, malls and museums as you please. Choose from a 1-day Classic, 2-day Premium, or a Deluxe 5-day unlimited attraction pass and ride three different Dubai Big Bus tour routes to explore central Dubai and Jumeirah. Both Dubai hop-on hop-off tickets include an array of extras including a Dubai Creek cruise, admission to Dubai Museum, shopping discounts and more.

Embark on a desert safari and see Dubai’s highlights with this Dubai Super Saver, combining two popular tours at a discounted price over two successive days. On one day, take an afternoon Dubai city sightseeing tour to discover top Dubai attractions such as the Burj Al-Arab and Gold Souk, and on another day, enjoy a thrilling falcon show between the dunes in the Arabian Desert, an afternoon and evening Dubai desert safari that includes a camel ride, a sandboard session, sunset barbecue dinner, belly dancing show, and other entertainments. Choose the order you want to take the tours to suit your schedule.

See the city at night on this fantastic tour of Dubai that includes entrance into the world's tallest building. Travel with your expert guide through some of the city's top attractions, make stops for photos at major monuments, and learn about the culture and traditions of this popular UAE city. Check out the colorful Marina skyscrapers as you take in the city skyline and stop at Burj Al Arab and Atlantis as part of this evening tour.

If you have a layover in Dubai, see the sights of the city on a layover tour that includes entrance to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. With a private guide, check out attractions like Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina and Palm Island before ascending to the top of Burj Khalifa to end your tour on a high note, literally.

Zip around the Palm Jumeirah and The World archipelagos by speedboat on a thrilling 2-hour cruise from Dubai. Board your sleek vessel and jet around the Palm, the palm-tree-shaped archipelago off Jumeirah. Gaze at the colossal Atlantis The Palm hotel and speed further out to sea to The World, with its artificial islets designed to resemble different countries. Lastly, cruise around the stunning, sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab. Choose from three departure times, and enjoy complimentary sodas and water, and a personalized atmosphere on this small-group experience, limited to just six people.

Dubai City Tour offers a wide horizon of some of the city’s beautiful landmarks.In this tour views of some of the oldest buildings in Dubai,full traditional wind towers ( the earliest form of air-conditioning) , Dubai Museum, traditional Abra(water taxi).Sheikh Saeed Al-Maktoum’s house, the Heritage village, magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, which is a fine example of modern Islamic architecture built in 1979.At the end of the tour will have opportunity to explore the gold market, where it will be revealed why Dubai is called the “ the City of Gold “. At the end tour will move towards Burj Khalifa, which is one of the tallest tower in the world. Burj Khalifa was opened in 2010 as part of a new development called the Downtown Dubai. It is designed to be the centerpiece of large-scale, mixed-use development.

Tour Dubai with a private guide for just you and your party, including a visit to the Burj Khalifa, then cap off the experience with cocktails in the luxe Burj Al Arab's Sky View Bar. Round-trip private transportation from your Abu Dhabi hotel included.

Immerse yourself in the seemingly underwater world of Al Mahara, a seafood restaurant with its own floor-to-ceiling aquarium. Board a private vehicle to Dubai's Burj Al-Arab, the iconic sail-shaped hotel where the eatery is located. Once here sit down to a 3-course gourmet dinner, choosing between a variety of dishes such as line-caught sea bass and seared Angus beef. Watch an array of tropical fish swim by as you dine, sipping on wine (own expense) while savoring this one-of-a-kind experience. Afterward enjoy a private transfer back to your hotel.

Experience some of Dubai's best-known landmarks during this 7-hour city tour. Check out the quirky gallery scene in Bastakiya Quarter along with the labyrinth of souks and bazaars nearby. You’ll also visit Jumeirah to explore Palm Island, the Burj Al Arab hotel, the Jumeirah Mosque and Jumeirah Beach. Complete your trip with a swing past the Mall of the Emirates, towering Burj Khalifa and more in the city’s downtown. Your trip covers a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Enjoy the VIP lifestyle in Dubai on this 2-hour private cruise on a skippered yacht. Laze aboard a 42-foot (12.8-meter) modern yacht and admire Dubai’s skyline from the water, cruising by the landmark Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab and more. Ask your skipper to stop for swimming or fishing, and bring your own music, food, and drinks (own expense). Choose a day or evening cruise, with sodas, water, and fishing equipment provided.

Experience five of Dubai’s iconic attractions and activities on this afternoon and evening tour. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with an informative guide, stop to admire the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis The Palm hotels. After a ‘dhow’ Arabian wooden boat cruise on Dubai Marina, absorb the spectacular views from the 124th-floor observation deck at the Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest building. Finish with the fifth, final experience: a mouth-watering buffet dinner at the Armani Hotel, one of Dubai’s most sought-after dining destinations, complete with views of the Dubai Fountain Show.

From high in the sky to the creatures that live in the depths of the sea, enjoy Dubai from every angle. This package includes access to the 124th floor observation deck of Burj Khalifa and a ticket to the Dubai Aquarium. Drive along Dubai Creek and Sheikh Zayed Road; stop at Burj Al Arab for a photo; and see Atlantis the Palm and Dubai Mall.

Discover Dubai, the fastest-growing city in the world, from the air on this 12-minute helicopter tour. Beginning from Dubai Festival City and continuing along Dubai Creek through the suburbs, explore this fascinating city, with its impressive skyline and luxurious hotels. See the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, located next the one of the world's largest shopping malls. See the wind towers, beaches, golf courses and much more. Light refreshments and onboard commentary included.

Cruise the Dubai coastline in style on this half-day adventure. The luxurious 52-foot yacht comes with a private skipper, booming sound system, grilling facilities, onboard kitchen, and even its own private water slide. Tours can be customized and the yacht accommodates up to 20 people—perfect for company parties or group celebrations.

Jump aboard this ultimate Luxury Yacht experience and relax while the English speaking Tour guide shares some fun facts on all of the iconic coastal landmarks Dubai is Famous for as you pass them. This Tour departs from the newly build Dubai Canal so be one of the first to explore the city from right next to the Tallest building in the world, you will then exit the Canal and head along the cost towards the Burj Al Arab to take more perfect holiday pictures. About an hour into the cruise you will be treated to a freshly prepared live BBQ with 5 Star service ready to top up your beverages.

Visit some of city's most famous landmarks and attractions, plus enjoy an amazing water park on this two-for-one adventure Dubai adventure. First, spend the morning touring Dubai Creek, Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Beach, and Dubai Mall, with a photo stop at Burj Al Arab, the world's only 7-star hotel. Then, escape to Aquaventure, the largest water park in the Middle East, to cool off in the afternoon. Located inside Atlantis The Palm, you will also have access to The Lost Chamber Aquarium. The tour includes hotel pickup and a souvenir water bottle.

Don't spend your Dubai layover sitting around the terminal. Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the emirate instead. Explore Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with a personal guide, taking in heritage landmarks like the Bastakiya Historic District and the dazzling display of towering structures—such as Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest artificial structure—and visiting souks selling everything from spices to gemstones. Peruse the Dubai Museum, board a traditional 'abra' for a ride across Dubai Creek and simply marvel at the jaw-dropping (and ever-growing) skyline. This tour includes round-trip airport transfer.

Discover the best of Dubai on a half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with an expert guide. Traveling by comfortable coach or minivan, take in Dubai’s top landmarks as you absorb the cosmopolitan atmosphere. Snap photos of the Burj Al-Arab, the sail-shaped hotel on its own artificial island; venture into the traditional Al Bastakiya district, ride an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai Creek, and much more. Sign off with a visit to the Deira Spice Souk and free time to explore the brilliant Gold Souk. Dubai sightseeing at its easiest and best!

Feel the adrenalin rush on an exciting 1.5-hour jetski ride around Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. With your life vest on, get instructions on operating your personal Yamaha jetski, and follow an experienced guide-rider across the waves to the Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah. Swoosh past the Atlantis The Palm and other hotels on the man-made island, and admire the skyscrapers of the Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina. On your return ride, pick up speed, carving through the waters against a backdrop of Dubai’s skyline and awesome Burj Khalifa.

Dubai is a must-do from Ras Al Khaimah and this private day trip lets you experience the city with a personal guide in the comfort of a private vehicle. Explore old Dubai, riding an ‘abra’ boat across Dubai Creek to shop in Deira’s Gold and Spice souks. Then, enjoy a full panoramic tour to see the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, and other landmarks. Ideal for first-time visitors, with hotel and port pickup and drop-off included.

See Dubai's landmarks and beautiful coastline from the deck of a boat on the Persian Gulf. During this 90-minute boat tour, available in the early morning and late evening to beat the desert heat, get views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab and the Atlantis. Bring your camera for photo ops and learn about the history and culture of Dubai through your guide's narration.

Experience all Dubai’s urban and desert must-dos in a day on this action-packed tour. Designed for travelers with limited time in the emirate, it cuts straight to the quick: with a morning tour of old and new Dubai, a visit to the124th-floor observatory of the Burj Khalifa, and a full-blown desert adventure with dune bash and dinner come the afternoon and evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and desert dinner all included.

Explore old and new Dubai with a personal guide on this private 7-hour tour. Admire the wind towers of Al Fahidi, visit the Coffee Museum and Sheik Saeed Al Maktoum House, and cross Dubai Creek by 'abra' boat to browse the Gold and Spice souks. After an Arabic lunch (own expense), view modern Dubai’s must-sees, including the Burj Al-Arab, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and a Dubai Fountain Show. Entrance fees and flexible itinerary included.